Board of Education challenges county’s handling of school tax revenues and proposed fee increase from $13 million to more than $20 million
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners was served with a lawsuit by the Cobb County Board of Education during Tuesday’s commission meeting, escalating a dispute over millions of dollars in school tax revenue and setting the stage for a significant legal battle between two of Cobb County’s most powerful governmental bodies.
Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid was served with the legal papers this morning, in what observers described as a highly unusual move. While service of legal documents is a routine part of litigation, publicly serving the chairwoman of the county commission during an official meeting underscored the seriousness of the Board of Education’s legal challenge.
The lawsuit centers on school tax revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the Cobb County School District and the county’s proposal to significantly increase the fee it charges for collecting those taxes.
According to public record, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners currently receives approximately $13 million annually for collecting school property taxes. The school board contends county officials are seeking to increase that amount to more than $20 million annually, representing an increase of more than 50%.
This is a developing story, Cobb Voice is actively reaching out to both the Cobb Board of Commissioners and the Cobb Board of Education for comment. Check back for updates.
